Angelina Jolie, Keanu Reeves, Sydney Sweeney and Dwayne Johnson among celebs expected at Toronto International Film Festival this year
[CCTVmedium – Yuhong Report] Toronto – September 4, 2025, the 50th annual Toronto International Film Festival opens today, running from Sept. 4 to 14 and featuring a slate of 291 films.
The festival officially kicked off at 4 p.m. ET with the unveiling of TIFF’s own star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, outside the TIFF Lightbox. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow was on hand for the big reveal, flanked by TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey and Walk of Fame CEO Jeffrey Latimer.
Served as the opening of TIFF’s Festival Street, now in its 10th year, King Street is getting busier as more films screen and anticipation grows, fans lining up in the morning rain hoping to score last-minute tickets and soak in the lively vibe, cheers just erupted outside the Royal Alexandra Theatre as stars arrived, and with the unveiling of TIFF’s own star on Canada’s Walk of Fame, right outside the TIFF Lightbox.
TIFF 50 kicks off today with the world premiere of John Candy: I Like Me, a documentary celebrating the late Canadian comedian. Candy’s family walks the red carpet alongside the opening-night film’s executive producer Ryan Reynolds and director Colin Hanks.
Over the next 11 days, Toronto will welcome a wave of Hollywood heavyweights, with Angelina Jolie, Keanu Reeves and Dwayne Johnson among the A-listers set to attend.
During the TIFF 50 festival, King Street West will be turned into a pedestrian-only thoroughfare from Thursday until Sunday and host a number of outdoor events. For those who can’t take in any of the big premieres, there will be a chance to join the festival fun with a number of outdoor classic movie screenings at David Pecaut Square, outside Metro Hall, over the course of TIFF.
Each year, the Toronto International Film Festival showcases some of the biggest premieres and most talked-about films in the industry. Beyond the glitz and glamour, TIFF has a rich history filled with groundbreaking moments and fascinating trivia.
